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Billie DeSHAYES Obituary
Of Butler Twp., was sent off by Robert (Bob) DeShayes, her loving husband of 57 years and 364 days, Lori (Johnson) Woodruff, her daughter, and Laura M. Woodruff, her granddaughter, on July 31, 2022. She joins her parents, her sister Patty (Slade) Neary, her son Mitchell Johnson, and her first husband Oliver Johnson. Billie was born on January 14, 1931, in Arcanum, Ohio, to Edward Slade and Venice Modina (Eck) Slade, graduated from Arcanum High School, and later moved to Dayton, Ohio. During her life, Billie raised two children, Mitch Johnson and Lori Woodruff (John), and has four grandchildren, Ryan Johnson (Nikki), Dustin Johnson (Chelsea), John Woodruff, and Laura M. Woodruff. She enjoyed being outdoors, spending time with her family, and was an excellent cook. Billie had many friends and attended Stillwater Church. Throughout her life, she faced much adversity and tragedy, but never complained. Billie was "tougher than wang," a type of leather known for its toughness. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements entrusted to Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home & Crematory. Memories and condolences for the family may be shared at www.bakerhazelsnider.com.
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Andy Lewis
August 8, 2022
Let me offer my condolences to Bob, Lori, and the whole family. Billie was always kind to us growing up and made it fun to go visit the neighbors for Batman, Dark Shadows, games outside, raking leaves or whatever would come. That is a long and wonderful life you two have had together, Bob. May we all be as lucky
Winnie Wheeler House
August 7, 2022
Billie is such an integral part of my growing up on Vernon Drive. She arrived on our street as a beautiful blonde widow with two young children that fast became my best friends, in an impressive convertible that she loved to pack full of thrilled kids. She was always the fun Mom. She had no problem rolling up the rugs and blaring the song 'Twist & Shout' on the record player as we everyone got our grove on. She was as beautiful inside as she was outside. Mitch was in my class at school and we shared many fair ground provided 'cane' swordfights, Shoots & Ladder board games, and front yard kickball. Lori was the spitting image of her beautiful mom. The 'baby sister' my heart helped itself to. Billie's front porch was always available to hang out and eat popsicles on a hot summer day. She was precious in every sense of the word. Her generous love made this red-haired neighbor girl's world a better place to be. I will always remain indebted to her.
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